LA9 4BD is an active urban area on Stramongate, 0.3km from Kendal in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA9 4BD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00168552 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BD.
193
42
£ 39,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LA9 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4BD. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,500
6 sales · Mean £ 159,916
Flat
£ 145,000
27 sales · Mean £ 150,185
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA9 4BD are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stramongate Primary School
Kendal Nursery School
Sandgate School
Ghyllside Primary School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
The Queen Katherine School
Castle Park School
Kirkbie Kendal School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Charlies Cafe-Bar0.2 km
- Creative Arts Centre - Kendal College0.3 km
- Eastern Balti0.2 km
- The Albion Social and Snooker Club0.3 km
- The County Hotel0.3 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Outside In Kendal0.2 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.4 km
- Sizzle Inn0.7 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
- Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Gliskey0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Sports Direct0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The New Inn0.5 km
- Ring O' Bells0.8 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.3 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Sonata Guest House0.6 km
- Wakefield Arms0.4 km
- Hillside0.6 km
- Martindales Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.4 km
- Oxenholme Lake District3.0 km
- Burneside3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kendal Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94BD · Data under Open Government Licence